Ashvitas presents a ‘Conversations On Collecting’
at Ashvita Bistro, Chennai. 17th January 2019
Ashvitas is an online-only platform hosting art auctions, a knowledge centre and a series of curated stores offering fine art, photography, prints and collectibles will present the fourth in their series of a Conversations on Collecting.

The fourth edition of the series of talks A Conversation on Collecting will present an intimate discussion looking at new and emerging trends in collecting. Speakers include Aparajitha Ravisankar, an art collector and award winning conservator, Kaveri Bharat, renowned ceramic and pottery artist from Chennai and Kiruba Shankar, a vinyl records collector. Each speaker will talk about their personal journey as collectors as well as giving advice to younger collectors. The discussion will be moderated by Ashvin E. Rajagopalan the founder of Ashvitas.

Ashvita's is focused on nurturing a new generation of collectors across India and Conversations on Collecting was envisioned to further these ideas creating a platform for young and established collectors. Initiated as a travelling series, Conversations on Collecting will be taken across the length and breadth of the country including metros such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, and will offer the opportunity to hear first-hand what drives the collecting, commissioning and care of art and collectibles.

The panel on collecting starts at 6:30 pm and closes with an open Q&A at 8:00 pm. Join us for an engaging evening of conversation and art.

About the founder

Ashvin.E.Rajagopalan is a graduate of Fine Art with a background in art history. He started Ashvita Fine Art in 2002 and has since curated multiple exhibitions of modern and contemporary Indian artists. Ashvin also consults with institutional and corporate collections around the world and has set up foundations and museums for a variety of clients. The last 16 years of experience has provided Ashvin with complete on-ground perspective of what is required in India to activate and fuel growth in the fine Art & Collectible sector.

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